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The Sea-Hawk

CHAPTER VI
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He swung round, and pointed across the water to Trefusis Point and the grey pile of Godolphin Court all bathed in sunshine now.
"Yonder, at Trefusis Point in the shadow of Godolphin Court at eight to-morrow night, when there will be no moon.

I'll see that he is there.
But on your life do not miss him." "Trust me," said Master Leigh.

"And the money ?" "When you have him safely aboard come to me at Penarrow," he replied, which showed that after all he did not trust Master Leigh any further than he was compelled.
The captain was quite satisfied.

For should his gentleman fail to disburse he could always return Sir Oliver to shore.
On that they parted.

Lionel mounted and rode away, whilst Master Leigh made a trumpet of his hands and hallooed to the ship.
As he stood waiting for the boat that came off to fetch him, a smile slowly overspread the adventurer's rugged face.


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